Attention all Tom Cruise, err, "Top Gun" fans.

The Intrepid Museum opens its doors to the public for the first time after a 2-year renovation project which included new exhibit installations, restored aircraft, a new public park-like pier, new interactive exhibits, dry-docking and a new paint job for the former USS Intrepid.

The first 1,000 visitors will receive a coin to commemorate the Intrepid's return. Help celebrate this historic weekend with all-day festivities and a spectacular fireworksshow the evening of Saturday, November 8th.

Some of the museum features:
•The Intrepid, an Essex class aircraft carrier
•The Growler, an original Darter class, nuclear deterrent submarine
•Concorde, the fastest commercial airliner ever built
•Exploreum (children's interactive zone)
•Anchor Chain Room
•Max Flight simulators
•XD Theater
•Evolution, a 20-seat passenger thrill ride

Cost: Free (under 2), $7.50 (Ages 2 to 5), $14.50 (Ages 6 to 17), $19.50 per adult

Special Opening Weekend Museum Hours:
Saturday, November 8th - 10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday, November 9th – 10 AM – 6 PM
Monday, November 10th - 10 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day) 2 PM-6 PM
Wednesday through Sunday, November 12th-16th - 10 AM-5 PM
Monday November 17th, CLOSED

Regular Hours:
October 1st through March 31st - (Closed Mondays)
Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM-5 PM

April 1st through September 30th
Monday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 10 AM-6 PM

* Closed Christmas Day & Thanksgiving Day
* Last ticket sold one hour prior to closing

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Pier 86, 12th Avenue and 46th Street
212.245.0072